Many Windows 8 devices have built-in cameras. You can activate this camera with a native Windows 8 app.

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Move your cursor all the way to the bottom right corner of windows to reveal the side Charms bar.

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Select "Start" from the options there to go to the Start menu.

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Click on the "Camera" app in the purple box on the right of the Start menu.

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Click "Allow" when the permission screen appears to allow the app to access your camera and microphone.

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Click on the "Video" option in the bottom right corner of the camera screen once it activates if you want to switch modes.

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